Early Career Field Service Engineer

About the Role

The Early Career Field Service Engineer, Power & Water Solutions role at Emerson provides hands-on experience supporting customer sites, commissioning advanced automation systems, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and contributing to critical infrastructure projects. This role involves travel and real-time problem-solving alongside experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the installation, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of advanced automation and control systems at customer sites.
• Work directly with customers to troubleshoot technical challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Learn industry-leading technologies through hands-on field experience and mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Assist with system testing, quality assurance activities, and performance evaluations.
• Provide on-site and remote support during project implementation and system upgrades.
• Participate in customer training sessions and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and customers to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop strong technical, problem-solving, and customer relationship skills.
• Contribute to the improvement of operational procedures, field documentation, and best practices.
• Build a deep understanding of critical infrastructure systems that support power generation and water treatment operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and a passion for troubleshooting technical challenges.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 80% as required.
• Familiarity with virtualization, simulation, and remote support platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, capstone, or other hands-on technical project experience.
• Exposure to automation, controls, software, simulation, or related technologies.
• Experience working on team-based projects.
• Leadership experience through student organizations, athletics, volunteer activities, or engineering clubs.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.